Maintenance Controller

Overview

Join a global leader in private aviation, offering access to an ultramodern fleet of private aircraft through fractional ownership, leasing, and jet cards. Together, our employees in North America and Europe work to provide Flexjet aircraft Owners with the finest experience in premium private jet travel.

Are you interested in becoming part of an innovative in-house maintenance facility working with private aircraft? Flexjet is currently seeking a qualified candidate to join our Maintenance organization as a Maintenance Controller in Cleveland, Ohio! Overall, this position is responsible for maintaining and promoting a safe and compliant work environment for internal and external customers working on assigned fleet. Flexjet offers industry-leading compensation and benefits as well as room for growth.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance operational issues with the Operation Control Center (OCC) and Aircraft Operations
• Administer and control use of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Configuration Deviation List (CDL) to ensure flight safety and regulatory compliance
• Evaluate reported aircraft discrepancies and develop appropriate recovery plan
• Open and track work orders and record maintenance compliance
• Create return to service estimates for AOG aircraft
• Establish work order estimates and preliminary costs associated with 3rd party vendors
• Monitor aircraft cycles and flying hours to ensure time-sensitive inspections, scheduled maintenance, or MEL/CDL expiration times do not lapse
• Review aircraft work packages to ensure they are in compliance with all applicable FARs and Flexjet General Maintenance Manual procedures
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to perform maintenance when operational schedules permit
• Coordinate administrative processes for aircraft ferry permit authorization
• Determine and supply required manuals and tasks for aircraft repair to vendors
• Keep up to date turnover information on aircraft in maintenance for respective fleet

Education & Experience

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license (A&P) required
• 5 years of directly related aviation experience (corporate aircraft experience preferred)
• Knowledge of Company Fleets preferred
• Must have a general working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s)
• Aircraft maintenance planning experience is a plus

Required Skills

• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Windows and MS Office programs
• Basic knowledge of business processes, exceptional organization, and record keeping skills required
• Ability to function effectively independently or as a team member
• Successful candidate will be highly motivated individual and a self-starter who works effectively under pressure and within time constraints

Diversity and Inclusion

Flexjet is an equal-opportunity employer. We aim to choose individuals who have the highest integrity; those who personify genuine concern for customers and fellow employees alike. More than anything, we look for individuals who grasp the importance of trust in an employer/employee relationship.